ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSOwner: City of Magnolia, MinnesotaOwner’s address: 113 W. Luverne Magnolia, MN 56158-0125Project: Wastewater Treatment Facilities ImprovementsLocation: Within corporate limits and cast of MagnoliaSealed BIDS for Wastewater Treatment Facilities Improvements and related work will be received by the City Clerk at her office in Magnolia, Minnesota, until 6:00 P.M. local time June 5, 2003 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. Bids will be acted upon by the Owner at a later time. The Project shall consist of the following work: Job Duplex lift station and valve vault 18 Ea. Sanitary manholes sealing 4,020 L.F. 6" Force main 1,097 L.F. 8" Pond piping80,600 C.Y. Excavation and embankment 3 Ea. Lagoon control structures 3,250 T. Random stone riprap 8,970 S.Y. Erosion control fabric 900 T. Gravel surfacing 3,300 L.F. Fencing Job Fertilizing and seeding Job Sludge removal and land applicationother miscellaneous items and related work.Substantial completion will be by October 15, 2003 for all work except sludge removal which shall be substantially complete by July 1, 2004.The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: City of Magnolia 113 W. Luverne P.O. Box 125 Magnolia, MN 56158-0125 DeWild Grant Reckert and Associates Company 1302 South Union Street Rock Rapids, IA 51246Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of DeWild Grant Reckert & Associates Company located at 1302 South Union Street, Rock Rapids, Iowa 51246 upon payment of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) for each set. Web site address: www.dgrnet.com; phone: 712-472-2531, fax: 712-472-2710. No refunds will be made.All proposals shall be made on forms provided by the Engineer. Each bid must be accompanied by bid security payable to the Owner for five (5%) percent of the total amount of the Bid as a certified or bank check issued by a State or National bank or as a bidder’s bond. As soon as the bid prices have been compared, the Owner will return the check or bond of all except the three lowest, responsive, responsible bidders for each Schedule. When the contract is awarded, the checks or bonds of the two remaining unsuccessful bidders will be returned. The check or bond of the successful bidder will be retained until the contract and surety bond have been executed and approved, after which it will be returned. With submittal of a Bid, the contractor represents that he has visited the site, familiarized himself with the local conditions under which the work is to be performed, and correlated his observations with the requirements of the Contract Documents. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept any bid. Contractor’s Proposals shall hold firm for thirty (30) days from the date of opening. Mutually agreed upon extensions of time may be made, if necessary. CITY OF MAGNOLIA, MINNESOTABy /s/ Glenda SchomackerCity Clerk (5-15, 5-22)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGConditional Use PermitPursuant to the Rock County Zoning Ordinance, Notice is hereby given by the Rock County Planning Commission that a public hearing will be held at the Rock County Family Service Center located at 2 Roundwind Road in Luverne, MN at 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27th, 2003. The purpose of the hearing is to rule on the application submitted by Central Specialties for Conditional Use Permit for hot mix plant located in the W 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of section 35 in Mound Township, T103N R45W, Rock County.Eric HartmanZoning Administrator(5-15, 5-22)

MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATECERTIFICATE OFASSUMED NAMEMinnesota Statutes Chapter 333The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: C H CONSTRUCTION2. State the address of the principal place of business. RR 1 BOX 84 HARDWICK MN 561343. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name or if the business is a corporation, provide the legal corporate name and registered office address of the corporation.CONRAD G HULSTEIN RR 1 BOX 84 HARDWICK MN 561344. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath./s/ Conrad G. Hulstein4-3-03 CONRAD G HULSTEIN PROPRIETORCONRAD HULSTEIN 507-669-6835(5-15, 5-22)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGConditional Use PermitPursuant to the Rock County Zoning Ordinance, Notice is hereby given by the Rock County Planning Commission that a public hearing will be held at the Rock County Family Service Center located at 2 Roundwind Road in Luverne, MN at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27th, 2003. The purpose of the hearing is to rule on the application submitted by Central Specialties for Conditional Use Permit for hot mix plant located in the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of section 28 in Battle Plain Township, T104N R44W, Rock County.Eric HartmanZoning Administrator(5-15, 5-22)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGZoning Amendment ProposalPursuant to the Rock County Zoning Ordinance, Notice is hereby given by the Rock County Planning Commission that a public hearing will be held at the Rock County Family Service Center located at 2 Roundwind Road in Luverne, MN at 7:55 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27th, 2003. The purpose of the hearing is to rule on the application submitted by All States Realty, Inc. for Zoning Amendment from A-2 General to R-1 Residential to allow a planned unit development located on Approx. 19.1 acres in the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 section 12 in Luverne Township, T102N R45W, Rock County.Eric HartmanZoning Administrator(5-15, 5-22)

Conference Room 9:00 A.M.Rock County Human Services Building April 22, 2003Chair Boyenga called the meeting to order with all commissioners present. Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to approve the April 22, 2003 County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to approve the April 8, 2003 County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Bakken, seconded by Jarchow, to approve the following consent agenda items, declared carried on a voice vote.1. Amend FSA contract 97-1453-03 with Karen Gunnink to provide guardianship services to referred Rock County clients. Rates are $40/hour and $.36/mile; effective 3-1-03 to 2-29-042. Chairs and carpeting in Commissioner’s Room @ Highway: 8 chairs @ $275/chair and $1,200 carpeting. 3. Final Payment, Project SAP 67-632-002 - $4,868.40 to Henning ConstructionEric Hartman, Land Management Office Director, presented a final review of the Feedlot Ordinance: motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to adopt the Feedlot Ordinance with revisions effective April 22, 2003, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Hoime, seconded by Boyenga, to adopt a conditional use permit for the City of Magnolia for the construction of a waste and water treatment plant located on the N 1/2 of Section 13 of Magnolia Township, declared carried on a voice vote.The LMO Director presented a conditional use permit for Henning Brothers LLP, for crushing and stockpiling of concrete and asphalt located in the W 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Section 35 in Mound Township. The County Board directed the Land Management Office to notify Sioux Valley Hospital as it is in the vicinity of the new hospital site. Motion Wildung, seconded Bakken, to approve the conditional use permit for Henning Brothers LLP with conditions identified on the permit and contingent upon the approval from the Planning and Zoning Board, declared carried on a voice vote. Gloria Rolfs, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims with additions; motion by Jarchow, seconded by Wildung, to approve all claims as presented by the Auditor/Treasurer, declared carried on a unanimous vote. A complete listing of claims is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s Office. General $29,297.00LEC 28.15Road & Bridge 19,056.24Welfare 58,124.14Landfill 1,961.14TOTAL $98,738.53Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken to approve the following solid waste abatements, declared carried on a voice vote. oParcel No. 20-0160-011 located in Maple Aire Acres Lot 11; $42.00 oParcel No. 01-0077-200 located in 17-104-44; $42.00 oParcel No. 20-0160-013; 1999 CTY VIN MY99108166; $42.00 oParcel No. 20-1938-019 located in Lot 19 Renken Parkway Trailer Court; $42.00Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Bakken, to appoint the Auditor/Treasurer as the Driver’s License Agent for Rock County through the Department of Public Safety, declared carried on a voice vote.Lewis and Clark Director Troy Larson, City of Luverne Public Utilities Director Red Arndt, Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water Director Dennis Healy and Rod Spronk, Pipestone County resident, Rock County Rural Water Director Dan Cook and County Attorney Don Klosterbuer and Assistant County Attorney Jeff Haubrich were present to discuss the Lewis & Clark Project and the interconnect between Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water and Rock County Rural Water. Mr. Larson presented an update on the status of Lewis & Clark and informed the County Board of a ground-breaking ceremony on August 23rd at the Clay County Park as they will begin construction of the water plant, purchasing easements and laying pipe from the treatment plant. Dennis Healy and Dan Cook led a discussion regarding the interconnect; the project cost would be $186,500 and will have the ability to move 150,000 gallons of water per day between the Lincoln-Pipestone and Rock Rural Water Systems. After discussion, the County Board took no action and referred the issue back to the Rural Water Board. Mr. Cook provided an update regarding the ten-inch line that is being laid between the Rock County Rural Water system and the City of Hills as part of an upgrade and that the project is proceeding very well. Mr. Cook presented a pay request to Carstensen Construction for the City of Hills upgrade project & improvements; motion by Bakken, seconded by Hoime, to pay $88,590.94 to Carstensen Construction, declared carried on a voice vote. Mr. Cook led a discussion regarding a potential well located in Mound Township that would provide water to the residents in north and west area of the county that are currently not covered by the Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water system. The cost of the well would be $251,550 with additional costs of treatment. The County Board took no action at this time. Jeff Haubrich, serving as the City of Luverne Interim Director presented a request to purchase the land previously identified as leased land to the LEDA for the Berkley Information Systems expansion project for a cost of $10,000. Motion by Hoime, seconded by Jarchow, to authorize the sale of that land to the LEDA for $10,000; after discussion, the question was called by Jarchow, and was declared carried on a voice vote. There was a discussion pertaining to Law Enforcement Services and the County Board requested that the County Attorney’s office prepare language modifying the Joint Law Contract to staff (1) Sergeant position as the current contract calls for a staff of (2) Sergeant positions.Motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to accept the resignation from Sergeant Kurt Kester of the Sheriff’s Department and to express their gratitude for the many years of Law Enforcement services and all areas of emergency response of which Mr. Kester has served, declared carried on a unanimous vote.The County Board briefly discussed Collaborative funding for the 2004 year; as to date, the Collaborative funding has been cut as part of the proposed Governor’s budget. The County Board took no action, but agreed to discuss it as they continue with other budget issues. The County Board was in receipt of a letter from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency authorizing renewing Rock County’s permit to stay as a Delegated Feedlot County.The County Board received notification from Jackson County that they will be terminating their contract agreement with RSVP effective December 31, 2003.The County Board was informed of a break-in at the Transfer Station and that a small amount of cash was stolen along with damage to the door at the scale house. Motion by Wildung, seconded Jarchow, to purchase a rubber membrane for $22,500 to go over the parking area at the Courthouse to stop water leaks that flow into the basement, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to hire additional summer help while the Building Maintenance Operator is out on leave, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to authorize Resolution No. 17-03, requesting Governor Tim Pawlenty to release local bridge program bonding, declared carried on a voice vote. Commissioner Jarchow informed the County Board that the Regional Development Commission had passed a resolution requesting to sell the Prairie Expo with no penalty to the counties. Commissioner Jarchow stated that he had attended a Telecommunications meeting and that they will be making a presentation to the County Board a future date. Commissioner Hoime stated that he had attended training in Nobles County regarding the role of boards and committees. With no further business to come before the County Board, the meeting was declared adjourned. Ron Boyenga, Chairman of the BoardATTEST:Kyle J. Oldre, Clerk to the Board(5-15)

APRIL 24, 2003MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 2184, ROCK COUNTY, LUVERNE, MINNESOTA.A regular meeting of the Board of Education, ISD #2184, was held in the MS/HS Media Center on Thursday, April 24, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Don Bryan, Colleen Deutsch, Dan Kopp, Bill Stegemann, Steve Tofteland, and Becky Walgrave. Cary Radisewitz was absent. Also present: Superintendent Vince Schaefer, Marlene Mann, Gary Fisher, Stacy Gillette, Jan Olson, Jane Cote, Scott Jacobson, Dave Meyer, Pat Saum, Matt Crosby, K101/KQAD Radio, and Lori Ehde, Rock County Star Herald.The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dan Kopp. Mr. Schaefer gave announcements. Pat Saum reviewed information with the School Board regarding the Technology and Telecommunications Project for Southwestern Minnesota. Motion by Deutsch, second by Walgrave, to approve the agenda. Motion carried.Administrative reports were given. Motion by Stegemann, second by Tofteland, to approve the consent agenda to include the School Board minutes of April 10, 2003, and the Student Activity Report showing the balances as of March 31, 2003.Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Walgrave, second by Bryan, to approve payment of the district bills as presented in the amount of $906,375.90. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Walgrave, second by Stegemann, to approve Policy 102.2 – Parental Involvement Philosophy. Motion carried. Discussion was held regarding the Staff Development Outcomes for 2003-2004. Motion by Tofteland, second by Bryan, to select the following goals: 1. Improve student achievement of state and local education standards in all areas of the curriculum by using best practice methods. 2. Effectively meet the needs of a diverse student population, including at-risk children, children with disabilities, and gifted children, with the regular classroom and other settings. 3. Improve staff collaboration and develop mentoring and peer coaching programs for teachers new to the school or district.Motion unanimously carried.Business Manager Marlene Mann reviewed the revenues and expenditures as of March 31, 2003. She reported that the District is down 44 weighted pupil units which equals $230,000. The Elementary is looking at one less staff person and the middle school English position will not be replaced. It was noted that this will still not balance the budget. Committee reports were given. Mr. Schaefer reviewed the current legislative activity. The legislative session is scheduled to close on May 19. Currently, there is a 10% cut in compensatory funding which is up from 9%. Mr. Schaefer also reminded the Board that we have been using the fund reserves to meet our cash flow. The Finance Committee, principals, superintendent and business manager will meet next week to review the budget for next year. Mr. Schaefer also informed the School Board that we have several people gathering data as to what is possible to do to improve the playground area for grades K-2.The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion by Walgrave, second by Deutsch, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Dated: April 24, 2003(5-15)

Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.People make mistakes and then there are those who take advantage of people who make mistakes. Should we trust people to run our city who are willing to take advantage of our city? What is tantamount to what some could call insider trading, city officials or their relation should not be allowed, if only by a code of ethics, to take advantage of mistakes within their own offices knowing full well (or not) that they were mistakes. We should be able to trust that the people we have running our public offices are persons of utmost integrity and that with or without public review, they would be trusted to always perform in our best interest. This doesn’t seem to be happening with the Evergreen lots and doesn’t that make you wonder?Kellee ValnesLuverne

The Luverne Area Chamber of Commerce feels the need to inform the community of a proposed change at Blue Mounds State Park due to the budget cuts proposed within the DNR. First, we realize that cuts need to be made in order to bring the state budget back into some form of order. What we don’t understand or can rationalize is why the DNR is cutting the naturalist position at Blue Mounds State Park. For years, Blue Mounds State Park has been classified as one of the "jewels" in the state park system. We have struggled for years to keep a naturalist at the park and now, when we finally have someone who is from the area, is interested in the park, and will stay in the area, the position is terminated. In addition, the park just went through an extensive renovation at the interpretive center and now it probably won’t be opened because there will be no one there to manage it or the programs held at the center. This proposed cut, along with others, was developed by the DNR. In a memo from Commissioner Gene Merriam, he stated the he, the deputy commissioner, the assistant commissioner, and senior managers developed the budget which contained the cuts. (In case anyone is counting, that is already four levels of management). I am sure that no one making the decisions cut their positions. It is easy to make decisions to do away with positions when you can pass the buck, but eventually, the buck stops, and in this case it stopped at Blue Mounds State Park. These cuts are made that affect the users of the parks and recreation areas. I am sure we will miss our naturalist much more than we would miss several middle or upper management personnel. We need to continue to provide the quality of services our parks have been known for and we can continue to do that by not cutting the local services and look internally at the upper levels of management. In addition to the loss of our naturalist there is also a proposed increase in fees for state parks. The increase originally was sold as a means to save some of the position cuts, but now the proposed increase in fees are being targeted for "regional" parks, primarily in the Twin Cities, who currently do not charge fees for their usage. We would like to see the fee increases stay with the state parks who generate the revenue, or be used to restore the park naturalist position. With the loss of the park naturalist we also see a loss in revenue to the park and the community from visitors that enjoy the park and the programs available. We feel the loss to the community is much greater than any savings realized by the DNR. We are asking for support to contact our local legislators or write a letter directly to Commissioner Gene Merriam, Commission of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4001. Dave SmithExecutive DirectorLuverne